1987 Freedom yachts 36 Cruiser (sail) in Wakefield, RI

SELLER DESCRIPTION

Early Start is a great example of this Gary Mull designed Freedom classic. Considered by some to be the best overall Freedom design, Early Start has the desirable keel for optimal performance. She is owned by a one time Freedom engineer and current marine surveyor who is a long time sailor. Most of the onboard systems have been updated by her owner so take advantage of his hard work. She is in the water and fully commissioned; which is the best way to buy a boat. Please see the Full Specs to fully appreciate the inventory and upgrades of this highly recommended cruiser.Recent $10,000 price reduction. Owner may assist buyer in over-land or over-water delivery.

Accomodations:
The Freedom 36 accommodates six in two private staterooms and a covertible dinettee. The cabins are spacious and the ergonomics are designed for real comfort. 6'4" headroom is unusual for a boat this good looking. Oiled Teak interior is complimented by Alaskan Yellow Cedar hull ceiling strips and white foam-back vinyl overhead panels and all contribute to making this design elegant and inviting. Upgrades to the interior include memory foam mattresses, new cushions in main salon, new lights throughout, new tinted glazing in the fixed windows in the main cabin, and new overhead panels. Forward Cabin: A long vee berth forward with insert and recent memory foam mattress has storage under. A large overhead deck hatch and opening ports make this cabin bright and airy. Drawers and lockers add to storage capacity. There is a private entry into the head.Head: The head is spacious with access from the main salon and fwd cabin. Two opening ports and an overhead hatch ventilate this area well. Updated with a Sealand Vacuflush marine toilet, Sealand Macerator holding tank with overboard discharge, new Sealand Odor-Safe Plus head hoses, Grohe faucet with handheld wand for shower, and Shur-flo shower sump pump.Main Salon: There is a settee to stbd and L-shaped settee to port which pulls out to convert to a large berth. A bulkhead-mounted table with storage has two leaves which drop to sit six for dinner or fold up out of the way. Opening ports and a large overhead hatch with new solid teak trim. The Galley is aft to port and open to the main salon and convenient to the companionway and cockpit. The U-shape provides lots of storage and counter space for meal preparation. A custom trap door accesses a waste basket outside the galley. Included is a three burner Tasco propane stove with oven, Tempo 577 fume detector, Adler Barbour refrigeration in 6 cu ft ice box, and double basin stainless steel sink.Navigation station: Located across from the galley, there is a large chart table and swing-out seat. Well organized 110V AC and 12V DC panel and electronics installation make this area the hub of boat activity. The Aft Cabin has a fore and aft double berth with memory foam mattress and opening ports provide cross ventilation. Memory foam mattresses (2003)Brass, halogen, and courtesy lights (2007)New main salon cushions (2003)New glazing in main salon windows (2007)New overhead panels (2007)

Mechanical Equipment:
Yanmar 3GM30F, 24 hp 3 cylinder diesel with compression release leversElectronic fuel pump (2006)Hitachi 80 amp alternator (2006)Racor fuel/water separator filterPYI "PSS" dripless shaft seal2 blade Michigan Sailor fixed prop in placeFeathering two blade Max prop will be rebuilt by seller and will convey with boatSealand Vacuflush marine toilet (2005)Sealand Macerator pump (2003)Sealand Sani-guard holding tank vent filter (2005)New head hoses (2005)Grohe faucet/shower (2005)Shurflo shower sump pump (2007)All new fresh water plumbing with polypropylene tubing (2006)Shurflo (3.8 gpm)pressure water pump (2006)Jabsco accumulator tank (2006)6 gal Atlantic hot water heaterWhale Gusher manual bilge pump in cockpit2 6# propane tanks updated to meet overfill requirements (2005)

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Garmin 128 GPSFuruno 821/841 RadarRobertson AP300X linear drive AutopilotRemote control for autopilot with 18' cordStandard Horizon Eclipse Plus VHF (2006)Metz VHF antenna at masthead (2003)Simrad IS11 speed, depth, wind instruments in cockpit (2005)- Note wind is not working at presentNavigator II wind speed repeaterBoat is wired for SSB radio including 2 Dyna plates and 24' Shakespear 393 deck mounted antennaBlue Sea Systems 8251 digital volt meter with low voltage alarm (2003)Xantrex Link 1000 battery monitor (2007)Xantrex Xanbus System control panel (2006)Pro Mariner galvanic isolator monitor (2004)12vDC outlet in nav stationAM/FM/Casette stereo with speakers in main cabin and new waterproof cockpit speakers (2003)Safe-T-Alert CO detector (2003)

Electrical System:
2 North Star AGM batteries (2007)1 Group 31 AGM engine start battery (2004)Xantrex MS2000 100 amp charger and 2000 w inverter (2006)ProMariner galvanic islolator (2003)Full bonding systemRulemate 750 bilge pump with float switch (2003)

Sails and Rigging:
The Freedom 36 is very well respected for her sailing performance. The free standing carbon fiber mast with fully battened mainsail and self-tending Camberspar jib deliver a simple, powerful, and easily controlled sail plan for easy short-handed performance cruising. All sail controls are lead through stoppers to the cockpit. Traveler is Harken and winches are Barient # 27 two speed self tailing. Deck is white with gray non-skid. Stainless bow and stern railsDouble life lines new (2008)Solar vent with optional 12vDC power Dodger stainless bow only (needs canvas)Edson pedestal steering w 40" stainless steel destroyer type wheelRitchie compass factory serviced (2005)Edson folding teak cockpit table and cup holders Edson radar post with flood light Transom mounted folding swim ladder